Open Reduction and Internal Fixation — An Orthopedic Surgery You Should Know About

Have you ever broken a bone? If so, you might be familiar with the process of setting it in a cast or splint. However, for some fractures, a surgical approach is needed. This is where open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) comes in. This post will give you a good idea of what ORIF is and how it works in the stabilization and healing of a fracture.